Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £58,000 - £63,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Aylesbury.

What's in it for you?

• £58,000 - £63,000 salary DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• Electric vehicle charging points

Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the company QMS
• Lead the NCR and Root Cause Analysis process, including key quality metrics
• Maintain company quality procedures
• Lead internal and external audits
• Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation
• Review and audit existing and new subcontractors alongside Procurement
• Support the wider Quality team with the ASME manual
• Drive Operational Excellence, Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure accreditation reviews and audits are planned and completed on time
• Monitor root cause investigations and corrective actions

What We're Looking For Essential:

• HND in a STEM subject or equivalent
• Strong experience with ISO 9001
• Previous experience in a senior quality role within a highly regulated industry
• Experience of fabrication and metalwork processes
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject or equivalent
• Lead Auditor accreditation in ISO 9001 / AS9100
• 5+ years' senior quality experience within Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear
• Experience with AS9100
• Knowledge of PED, ASME VIII and welding standards
• Experience using Lean, CI and quality improvement tools